Sunday, August 24, 2008

Wine Train Photos and Update

So this is the Napa Valley Wine Train. It ended up being a lot of fun even though it was a bit long (3.5 hours with little children.) The kids were very excited to ride on a train. We got to go in the neato observation deck that you see in the picture below.
This is all of us getting on the train. Hold your breath....cross your fingers....hopefully the kids will behave.
Here's a quick peek at Yours Truly and big daddy. Don't we look nice and relaxed? That's because we were already plowing into the wine.

Here's a view from behind the train. It took us all through Napa Valley into Callistoga. It's quite a beautiful location. I can see why so many couples get married in wine country. It could be very romantic if you have a good baby sitter or a few grandparents on hand.

This is one of the cars down below. Isn't it cute? I feel like we stepped into the '40's.


Here's my attempt at an artsy photo. Not too bad eh? The view could have been a little better but what can I say I was jogging after a 2-year-old.

And if you look closely, you can see the antique power line. That thing has been there for at least 20 years.

I have to say that the food was exquisite. I didn't eat this particular dish, but it looked good. I took a picture of my meal but it came out blurry. Shortly after I took the photo, I immediately dug in so I could digest a few bites before running after the little nuggets.

Speaking of the nuggets. Quinn really enjoyed the noodles. This is probably the only picture I managed to snag of him. He was off running up and down the train and laying on the floor playing with his toys.

Here is the Nugget himself on his best behavior. Doesn't he look distinguished?

And then you get to view him from the other side and realize he's sitting like this.

So which fork do you start with??? There's too much silverware on the table. I think I'll start with the knives.

Oh yes, the filled up a Champagne glass for my 2-year-old! Fortunately it was sparkling cider. Seriously though.....how many 2-year-olds do you know that can drink out of a champagne glass without spilling?

It's best to chase a glass of sparkling cider with some coffee.

Well. That's about how the trip went. I admit it went much better than I thought it would. The kids were on their best behavior and enjoyed the ride.
We finally got Quinn's MRI results back too. I'll post about it in the next update.
That's all for now.












3 comments:

Helene said...

That looks like so much fun!!!! Well, about as much fun as you can have with 2 kids but still....I bet it was a fun time for the kiddos! Those noodles that Quinn's eating look yummy!! Everytime I see a pic of Chase, he's gotten bigger. Tell that little nugget to stay little for awhile longer!!!

Great pic of you and Grant!! Man, his hair grows super fast!!! I don't remember it being that long and curly last time I saw him!

Hope the MRI results came out good!!

Alex said...

You are one brave mama!!!I would be scared to take my one shrieky monster on such an ambitious (read: long and contained) train ride! It sounds like you were rewarded with good behaviour and a lovely trip!

I can;t believe how adorbale chase has become and Quinn is looking so grown up! What cuties you have! And I think its only the second EVER picture I have seen of YOU!

Keeping my fingers crossed for good MRI results! Hugs!

Debbie M said...

Bonnie, your photos are amazing! Chase is incredibly big and I'm so impressed with Quinn and how well he did on the train. You are Blessed. I can't believe Grant, he looks so different. What a lovely family, simply lovely.
God Bless,
Debbie